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St. Roch Church
The Church of Saint Roch, Oxford, MA
THE THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER
April 10, 2016
Scripture Readings
Saturday, April 9, 2016
4:00 PM
Ronald Dusoe by wife Barbara
Sunday, April 10, 2016
8:30 AM
Lucille Dubois & Steve Smolenski by their sister
11:00 AM
Dorothea Orcutt by Clare Cahill
Monday, April 11, 2016
8:30 AM
Judy Chiancola by The St. Vincent DePaul Society
Tuesday, April 12, 2016
8:30 AM
No Mass
Wednesday, April 13, 2016
8:30 AM
No Mass
Thursday, April 14, 2016
8:30 AM
The Varano Family by Frances Smolenski
Friday, April 15, 2016
830 AM
No Intention
Saturday, April 16, 2016
4:00 PM
Mary Gagliastre by the family
Sunday, April 17, 2016
8:30 AM
Doris Booth by the Staff of Scanlon Funeral Home
11:00 AM
Waclaw Malinowski by the Palkon Family
ST. ROCH PARISH WEB SITE
www.strochoxford.com
We are still looking for your ideas and
news. All are invited to send them to the
Religious Ed office, or place them in the
weekly collection at all Masses.
Sunday, April 10
Acts 5:27-32, 40b-41
Rev 5:11-14, Jn 21:1-19
Monday, April 11
Acts 6:8-15, Jn 6:22-29
Tuesday, April 12
Wednesday, April 13
Acts 8:1b-8
Jn 6:35-40
Thursday, April 14
Acts 8:26-40
Jn 6:44-51
Friday, April 15
Acts 9:1-20, Jn 6:52-59
Saturday, April 16
Acts 9:31-42
Jn 6:60-69
Sunday, April 17
Acts 13:14, 43-52
Rev 7:9, 14b-17
Jn 10:27-30
April 2 & 3
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Loose Money
Other sources of income
Total
Weekly Goal
Result
Thank You!!
PARISH DIRECTORY
334 Main St., Oxford, MA 01540
Rectory Office ………………………………(508) 987-8987
Fax ……………………………...…………. (508) 987-8938
Religious Education Office………………….(508) 987-2382
Pastor
Rev. Michael J. Roy
Deacon
Rev. Mr. Paul Connolly
Director of Religious Education Mrs. Terry Ann Renaud
Administrative Assistant
Mrs. Teri Rawson
Email: trawson@parishmail.com
Director of Music
Ms. Anna Pizzolato
$3,723.00
342.00
222.00
4,287.00
5,881.00
- 1,594.00
There will be a second collection this
weekend of April 9 & 10 for Maintenance &
Repair. We thank you for your generosity.
How about making a Cursillo weekend?
Cursillo or "short course in Christianity" is an uplifting
and educational experience. Cursillo was brought from
Spain to the United States in 1962. The weekend is conducted by a team of laypeople and clergy who deliver
organized talks and discussions. What the presenters add
to the talks is the witness of their own lives, their struggles and triumphs in Christ. The weekend is full of
laughter, prayer, great music, wonderful meals and so
much more. The next men’s Cursillo weekend is being
held April 21-24, 2016 at the Immaculate Conception
Spiritual Renewal Center in Putnam, CT. For additional
information and/or an application, please contact: Joan
Laracy 774-239-2474 or Carolyn Galgano 508-847-7005.
St. Vincent de Paul Society.……….. Arlene (508) 987-2813
Cemetery ………………..Contact rectory at (508) 987-8987
Mass Schedule
Saturday: 4:00 PM
Sunday: 8:30 & 11:00 AM
Monday, Wednesday,
Thursday,
Friday 8:30 AM
Confessions: 3:00 PM Saturday or anytime on request.
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The Church of Saint Roch, Oxford, MA
From the
Pastor’s Desk
THE THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER
April 10, 2016
The Readings for next Sunday, April 10, 2016
Acts of the Apostles 13:14, 43-52
Revelations 7:9, 14b-17
John 10:27-30
My dear parishioners,
It has come to my attention that more and more of our parishioners have become aware of something that I have noticed for the last year or more; that is that the interior of our church is showing some
need to be brightened and refreshed. I was infor med that it has been near ly twenty year s since the
walls have been painted. That might be only the most obvious improvement. To address this situation and
to hear and welcome other ideas on how we as a parish can continue to improve I am calling a General
Parish Meeting on Sunday, May 15 at 1:30 in the church hall.
We need to talk together and listen to one another. St. Roch’s is a really good parish but it needs
to be the cooperative effort of the whole community for us to continue in this way. Please put an hour
aside on that afternoon and join me in this important venture. The worship of God is at the center of who
we are. The environment in which this worship happens must be the best we can offer.
You also may have noticed that we have taken two half pews out at the divide on the right hand
side. This is to accommodate those with wheelchairs and walkers. Of course all are welcome here and this
minor alteration will make it much more comfortable for those with mobility challenges. Some of the old
tiles had to be replaced but it was impossible to find the nine inch square tiles anywhere. A whole set of
new tiles has to be laid down. I wonder how the tiles are throughout the seating area?
I daily give thanks to God for our custodian Doug Cadarette who is greatly dedicated to the care
of the church and our property. He sees it as much more than a job. “It’s my vocation,” he says. Earl Cote
is always right there to help with the knowledge of the history of what’s happened over his twenty plus
years here. The kinds of projects that we are talking about are more than they can handle.
How good it was to see Marty Stoltz organize his junior high students and their parents and also
Robert & Patty Bombard refurbish several of the rooms in the Parish Center. This willingness to roll up
your sleeves and make a gift of a few hours and some skill is so much needed if we are to be a community
of faith, friends and family that we can all be proud of. We need to see a good turn out for the General
Parish Meeting on the 15th of May.
Let us continue to love and pray for one another,
Fr. Roy
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The Church of Saint Roch, Oxford, MA
THE THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER
Thanks to all our parishioners
who have made their gift to the
2016 Partners in Charity Appeal.
St. Roch is 46% towards our goal
of $42,000. If you have not yet
made a gift or pledge, please fill out a commitment
pledge envelope located in the pews. Or visit
www.partners-charity.net. Partners in Charity,
formerly known as the Bishop’s Fund, is the Annual Appeal for the Diocese of Worcester, serving 30
charitable, educational, and pastoral ministries.
Through your generous support we are able to
serve thousands of families and individuals in
Worcester County through outreach, formation,
evangelization, and worship. Thank you!
April 10, 2016
Yes, Spring is here!
And Summer is just around the corner!!
It’s time to think FESTIVAL!!!
SAVE THE DATE — JUNE
11, 2016
Watch the bulletin for more news and information….
To
Ministry
As a parish family we are truly blessed by the work of
each member. We are Called to be Church and to
respond as did our Mother Mary. “Do Whatever He
tells you.”
Are you the one who is called to be an altar server?
A greeter or usher? A reader? A catechist or aide?
Answer today “I will be the one!”
Call the rectory office at 508-987-8987.
Pro-Life Ministry
Chairman Paul Fitzpatrick is looking for new
members.
Next Meeting: Wednesday, Apr il 20th at 6:30 PM at
St. Ann’s Church. You are all invited and needed.
We have a significant need for greeters at
the 11:00 Sunday Mass. Would you like to
answer that call?
Our Pro-Life Ministry at St. Roch’s is for everyone—
younger and older members join together with St.
Ann’s Church in North Oxford. Let’s see how we can
help the larger community of Oxford respect life from
the moment of conception to natural death.
Bible Study
The Oxford Ecumenical Food
Shelf would like to give A Big
Thank You to all the people
who helped out with the distribution
of food during the five Thursdays of March.
That’s a big commitment! The volunteers bring a
wonderful spirit to those times.
Also, the Food Shelf is looking especially for jelly during the next couple of months. They will continue to
give extra peanut butter & jelly and healthy snacks for
the Summer Food Program for families with school
aged children again this year. Thank you!
Wednesday morning Bible Study
in the Parish Center 9:30 AM.
All are welcome.
Year of Mercy Donation Drives
During the month of April our thoughts go
to those in need. The St. Vincent de Paul
Society is sponsoring a Mother’s Day
Drive to let mothers who are experiencing
hard times know that they are not forgotten. We ask that you purchase personal care items for
women. These items will be packaged and given to a
mother at the Veteran’s Shelter, New Hope Woman’s
Shelter, and PIP Shelter. We feel that all mothers should
be remembered in a special way. Some personal care
items might include shampoo, body sprays, lotions, emery
boards, razors, toothpaste, floss, toothbrushes, makeup,
powder, etc. Drop off bins will be located by the entrance
doors of the church.
Kathy Perry, Owen Benway,
Irene Richardson, Jane Lewicke,
Anthony Nguyen, Andrew Rivers, Raymond Joseph, Al Sinkis,
Barbara Swenson, Chloe Barbara Jones, Craig Ladd,
Fr. Robert Kelley, Ruth Andrzejczyk, James Butler Jr., Carol
Violette, Roseanne Ferlito, John & Bev Makowski, Dale
Mahota, Maddy Desrosier, Phyllis Day, John Hickman,
John Barton, Stephen Rice, Timothy Bowes, Cindy Flores,
Liz Iandolli, Anita Prunier, Roger St. George, Ed Carpenter,
Charlene White, James Sumerlin, Bob St. George, Julie
Guertin, Francis & Louise McGrath, Francis DeSimone,
Robert & Beverly Burns, Judy Rodier, Dawn Hoeg, Sean
Bushey, Franklin Saad, Jerry Coffey, Richard Fleming,
Noelle Silverstein, Edward Wissell, Martha Przelomski,
Eric Lambert.
We are also collecting clean usable clothes for men, women and children to be donated to “Clothing Go Round.”
This is a wonderful organization that gives clothing out
free to those in need in Oxford. Bagged clothing may be
dropped off in the church hall under the coat rack during
the month of April. (no undergarments please).
We can always count on your support.
Thank you in advance!
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The Church of Saint Roch, Oxford, MA
THE THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER
April 10, 2016
Sunday, Apr 10—K-12 9:40-10:50 AM
Tuesday, Apr 12—K-7 5:00-6:00 PM
Sunday, Apr 17-19—School vacation starts no classes
Saturday, Apr 23—1st Sacrament Family Mass, Parents &children 5:30 PM
**Bring Banners to Mass & Mass Books
Sunday, Apr 24—Grade 2 Eucharist class 9:40-10:50
Sunday, April 24 & Sunday May 1—Play Practice 9:40-10:50 AM parish hall,
For all children & adults are invited, who will participate in the portrayal of the Passion & Pentecost
stories on May 15th.
Thursday, May 5—ASCENSION OF THE LORD— Holy Day of Obligation
Masses: Wednesday, May 4th at 6:30 PM
Thursday, May 5th at 6:30 PM
(Fellowship & Vital 3.0 meeting in the hall will follow mass
Thursday).
Sunday, May 8—MOTHER’S DAY—no classes
Sunday, May 15—PENTECOST Finale Family Day
Free will breakfast 8:30-9:30.
Session Parents, Teachers & All classes, K-12 & Confirmation 9:30-12 Noon includes 11:00
Step-Up Mass.
Teachers will be giving progress reports and recognition awards to the children.
Sunday, May 22—HOLY TRINITY SUNDAY
1st Eucharist Celebration 2:00 PM
Candidates arrive 1:30 for group photo
Sunday, May 29—THE BODY & BLOOD OF CHRIST
11:00 mass Corpus Christi Procession—
Children come dressed in First Communion outfits.
Pot Luck Luncheon.
Everyone is invited.
VITAL 3.0 is for all of us! May 5th in the parish hall.
Adults, teens young adults, senior citizens, if you are shut in, or are parents of small children, whether
single or married couples, yes it is for you.
Watch next week’s bulletin for a special report on this new look at ministry in our parish after what happened
at our diocesan gathering April 9.
Consider spending the Holy Day of the Ascension evening with us at Mass, followed by fellowship. It is
also the National Day of Prayer, Holocaust Remembrance Day and Cinco De Mayo.
A great time to gather for more information on Vital 3.0 and your part in the prayer of our parish family at St.
Roch Church, May 5th in the parish hall.
ALL ARE INVITED! Come listen and help look to the future of our church.
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The Church of Saint Roch, Oxford, MA
THE THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER
April 10, 2016
My dear brothers and sisters in Christ,
This message of mercy is my personal
passion and I hope in this year we can
understand God’s great mercy for all
of us.
Festival Meeting will take place on Tuesday, April
26th at 6:00 PM in the Par ish Center .
St. Vincent de Paul Society will meet on Tuesday,
May 3rd at 7:00 PM in the Chur ch Hall.
Jesus, the Divine Mercy
Finance Committee will meet on Tuesday, May 18th
at 7:00 PM in the r ector y.
This week’s quote is from a homily given by the
Holy Father Pope Francis:
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ministry is led by couples who have lived through the
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“It is not easy to entrust oneself to God's mercy,
because it is an abyss beyond our comprehension.
But we must! ... "Oh, I am a great sinner!" "All the
better! Go to Jesus: He likes you to tell him these
things!" He forgets, He has a very special capacity
for forgetting. He forgets, He kisses you, He embraces you and He simply says to you: "Neither do I
condemn you; go, and sin no more" (Jn 8:11).
— Homily from March 17, 2013
Recently, I was conducting a wake service
prepared to speak about Divine Mercy. And as I
entered the funeral home I was greeted with a number of State Police Officers attending this service. I
thought to myself “How odd, when I am in great
need and must call the police for help, it is justice I
demand”. You see it is Jesus who is the just judge,
when we pass from this world to the other. Just as
in American courts of law we are judged by a jury
of our peers, so are we judged in heaven. It is Jesus
who judges us, not the father; Jesus, fully human
lived a life like most of us. Yet when we stand before this court, is it justice that we will cry out for?
Mercy is what I would cry for and I will cry out for
mercy for all mankind. It is not easy to see our sin
in its’ true form, laid out for all to see, then to trust
in our creator to be merciful. Think about the worst
thing you have ever done to someone, now times
that by 100 and let’s say you did this thing even
though you knew it would tear that person apart inside and you did it anyway. Now go ask that person
for mercy, for forgiveness. How would that go?
That is what Jesus is asking of us: to trust that he
loves us so much that his mercy prevails over a just
judgment. In our own lives we have the ability to
show mercy to those who have hurt us, we might be
justified in our actions but don’t we owe it to Jesus
to attempt mercy and reconcile the relationship?
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Let Jesus’ mercy prevail over his just justice,
Deacon Paul
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